This book is perfect for beginner watercolourists and artists in other media interested in trying something new - particularly decorative painters. It assumes they have absolutely no prior knowledge of watercolour and proceeds from there. The basic questions all beginners ask will be explained and illustrated in simple, step-by-step, fool-proof presentations - questions like: - "How wet should my paper be?" - "What brush should I use?" - "How full of paint should my brush be?" - "At what point do I stop and what should my painting look like?" Claudia illustrates not only the terms and techniques associated with watercolour painting, but also shows many examples of common problems beginners have, why things can go wrong, and how to fix them. She also includes step-by-step exercises to help readers learn and practise each new watercolour technique. Most of all, this book makes learning about watercolour fun by eliminating frustration and giving beginners a solid foundation onto which they can build.